Award

Greenhead College Catering Services

RED BOX CONSULTANCY SERVICES LIMITED

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

07 May 2024 at 12:45

TenderUpdate

05 Feb 2024 at 22:14

Tender

05 Feb 2024 at 22:05

Summary of the contracting process

The award for the Greenhead College Catering Services contract was granted to OCS. The contract was awarded by RED BOX CONSULTANCY SERVICES LIMITED on 1st May 2024. The tender process involved multiple stages such as the deadline for return of Tender Responses on 20th March 2024 and presentation by shortlisted bidders on 9th April 2024. The main procurement category was services, and the industry classification was canteen and catering services.

This procurement provides an opportunity for catering businesses with a focus on high-quality, customer-focused service to engage with Greenhead College for catering services. The emphasis on providing imaginative, nutritionally balanced meals aligns well with businesses that prioritize innovation and customer satisfaction. Companies willing to invest in marketing, equipment, and sustainable practices would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The contract aims to enhance the dining experience for students and staff, encouraging healthy eating habits alongside a customer-centric approach.

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Notice Title

Greenhead College Catering Services

Notice Description

The college wish to be at the forefront of college catering and as such require a modern, branded offer that reflects the leading trends in the industry. At this time, the college's wish is to commence a catering contract, with a partner who shares their vision for a customer-focused retail service that attracts the maximum number of students. The meals that are to be provided must be appealing to customers, imaginative, provide good value for money and be nutritionally balanced to encourage all students to make an educated choice. The college's objectives for the new contract are as follows: - * A catering service that is well managed and requires minimal involvement from the college's management team. * A strong Contractor Area Manager who will develop and lead the team to deliver exceptional customer service, a consistently high-quality food offer and spend a substantial amount of time on site at the outset to undertake this. * A Contractor who is proactive in their relationship management with the college, with good communication with key college staff. * Investment in the college's Catering service through increased marketing, equipment to enhance the services and educational events in return for a tenure of contract. * Innovation to allow for speed of service, customer interaction improvements and renewed interest. * A higher number of students and staff using the facilities by providing a high quality, affordable and nutritious meal. * A catering service that encourages students to take a healthy and balanced meal. * Food and drinks that look appetising and are attractively presented and are priced accordingly and obviously for the consumer. * A hospitality service that will help showcase the college through events to parents and visitors. * A Contractor that adopts a flexible and proactive approach to all college activities. * A service that is professionally merchandised and marketed with discretion and to the mutual benefit of the college and the Contractor. * A Contractor that operates using the optimum level of staffing. * A Contractor who is willing to expand and develop the current skills in the team. * A Contractor alive to the current issues of sustainability. * A Contractor who can cater for vegan diets and other special requirements such as halal and gluten free as required.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Issue of Invitation to Tender 5th February 2024 Bidding Companies to Visit Site 4th March 2024 9:30am onwards- all day including Break service, Lunch service and 1:1 appointments with Client. Clarification Deadline Wednesday 12th March 2023 12 noon Clarification Return Deadline * Monday 18th March 2023 Deadline for return of Tender Responses 9:30am Wednesday 20th March 2024 Presentation by shortlisted bidders Tuesday 9th April 2024 - times TBC Reference site visits w/c 15th April 2024 Contract Awarded by 1st May 2024 Mobilisation Meeting Early May time TBC Contract Commencement 1st September 2024

Renewal: 2 possible 1 year extensions

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-043765
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014512-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services


CPV Codes

55500000 - Canteen and catering services

55510000 - Canteen services

55520000 - Catering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,660,645 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 May 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Mar 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Apr 20241 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
RED BOX CONSULTANCY SERVICES LIMITED
Contact Name
Neil Meadows
Contact Email
nm@redboxcs.com
Contact Phone
+44 1423810985

Buyer Location

Locality
HARROGATE
Postcode
HG2 8PL
Post Town
Harrogate
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE2 North Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE22 North Yorkshire
Delivery Location
TLE4 West Yorkshire

Local Authority
North Yorkshire
Electoral Ward
Stray, Woodlands & Hookstone
Westminster Constituency
Harrogate and Knaresborough

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

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